Postdoctoral Researcher in Migration Studies (ERC Co-coordination) University of Continuing Education Krems in Austria

The Department for Migration and Globalisation at the University of Continuing Education Krems (Austria) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Migration Studies (m/f/d), with an ERC co-coordination focus.

This is a full-time, five-year postdoctoral position expected to start on 1 November 2026 or shortly thereafter. The role is designed for an outstanding researcher with a strong international publication record, proven project experience, and preferably prior coordination experience.

The successful candidate will act as a coordinating postdoctoral researcher, working closely with the Principal Investigator on both the intellectual and organizational leadership of the project. The project team includes the PI, a coordinating postdoctoral researcher, and five researchers (postdoctoral fellows and PhD candidates), each leading a complementary empirical work package.

Research area: Migration Studies, Globalisation, theory development, comparative research, and project coordination.

Eligibility highlights: strong publication record, demonstrated project experience, interest in theory development, and ability to contribute to coordination and leadership.

Institution: University of Continuing Education Krems, Austria.

Application: see the official vacancy listing and follow the recruitment instructions in the university careers portal. The post does not mention a scholarship; it is a salaried postdoctoral job.